---
title: "Early Market Engagement - Second Hand Passenger Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc61"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc61.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-14"
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# Early Market Engagement - Second Hand Passenger Transport

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc61

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process titled "Early Market Engagement - Second Hand Passenger Transport", under the goods category, aimed at understanding the market for second-hand passenger transport vehicles. The process is currently in the planning stage with key activities set to occur within South Yorkshire, specifically in the region identified as UKE3 in the United Kingdom. The procurement is guided by the legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54, and businesses have been made aware of upcoming engagement opportunities, such as a scheduled milestone deadline on 29th October 2025. Subsequently, further communication notices are anticipated by 4th December 2025, with the contract period planned from January to July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses within the transport equipment sector. Given the focus on second-hand passenger transport vehicles, companies experienced in refurbishing, supplying, or dealing in used vehicles will find this tender appealing, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are specifically identified as suitable candidates. Participation in this market engagement could not only lead to direct contract opportunities but also position businesses to be part of a strategic vision to enhance public transportation infrastructure in South Yorkshire. The decision to franchise bus services across the region underscores a growing demand for reliable and economically viable transport solutions, presenting a valuable entry point for qualified businesses.

## Notice

This market test is published by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA/the Authority). Further information about the Authority can be found on our website at www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk In March 2025, the Mayor of South Yorkshire took the decision to take buses back under public control, using the Bus Services Act to franchise services across the region. This decision is part of an overarching vision for a high quality, customer-centric, integrated public transport system across South Yorkshire, focused on the needs of citizens and accountable to them. As the franchising programme moves forward the authority wishes to understand the market and availability of second hand passenger transport vehicles.

### Planning Information

Further information can be found on ProContract via 
https://procontract.due-north.com
Ref: DN794135

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065225-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 13:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065225-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065225-2025
  14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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